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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.38, 22,853.52 and 9,487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.38, 22,853.52 and 9,487.05 is: 13,092.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.38 : 22,853.52 = 9,487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.38/22,853.52 = 9,487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.38x = 22,853.52 × 9,487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.38x = 216,812,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,812,486.92/16,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.25

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